Spider-Man ##1
Marvel Comics • Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Todd McFarlane
Interior Artist
Todd McFarlane
Cover Artist
Todd McFarlane
Publication Date
August 1990
Cover Variant
Gold/Yellow Background Variant Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part one of the 'Torment' storyline. Spider-Man faces a brutal psychological and physical challenge against the Lizard, manipulated by the mysterious voodoo priestess Calypso.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0) to Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress lines visible near the top staple, slight corner blunting on the top right, and a price tag sticker affixed to the upper right corner of the cover.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $30; Graded (CGC 9.0/9.2): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for this gold edition generally range between $15 and $25 depending on the presence of price stickers and overall spine wear.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless part of a bulk submission, as the cost of grading and shipping may exceed the potential value increase for a copy in this grade range.
Notable Features
Iconic cover art by Todd McFarlane, launch of a major new Spider-Man series written and drawn entirely by McFarlane, highly mass-produced collector's item with multiple variant covers (Gold, Silver, Polybagged, Newsstand, Direct).
Authentication Notes
Standard 1990 Marvel direct edition print characteristics present, including proper paper stock, classic Marvel logo, and standard staple placement with no immediate signs of counterfeiting.